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You better go now, little kid. Enjoy the adventure and be brave.
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This phase of life can be scary because you never know if you will make it to the end. But these transitions are necessary for growth so you can grow like a plant planted by streams of water.
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Life is full of seasons, each with its own set of challenges and opportunities. But just as the seasons come and go, so do our struggles.
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It was the first time that I had seen my soul shine in a long time. It was also the first time that I loved the person I had become.
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A life well-lived receives "well done, faithful servant" from His master.
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May the footprints that we leave, lead them to believe...
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We want clarity—God just wants us to come closer.
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"Oh, to be loved like this! There's nothing left to prove, my dear. He has proven His great love for you from the very beginning - from the manger to the cross, from His crucifixion to His resurrection. You are His and deeply loved! Come back home."
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You might not be able to do it tomorrow anyway. So why not try to start now and start pouring out your heart?
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And the manger leads me to the cross...